Man,23, shot multiple times in pelyis on El Portal Ave. sidewalk

A 23-year-old Manteca man was shot in the pelvis multiple times at about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of El Portal Avenue, according to Manteca Police public information officer Jason Hensley.

Officers found the man down on the sidewalk suffering from his gunshot wounds but able to talk with police saying he couldn’t say who had shot him. The victim was transported to San Joaquin County Hospital where he was reported in stable condition awaiting surgery and is expected to survive.

It was unclear if the shooting was gang related and it was unknown if it was a drive-by or a personal confrontation on the street.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 823-4636 and possibly be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 and still remain anonymous.